WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, including some brands that are sold in small canisters containing flavors like blueberry, strawberry and watermelon.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on Friday, advising consumers against inhaling products containing nitrous oxide, commonly known as 'laughing gas,' due to potentially serious side effects,

Inhaling commercially available nitrous oxide canisters, commonly known as laughing gas, could lead to serious harm or death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a warning issued Friday.